Domingos Dirceu Franco is a Brazilian economist and focolarino who has lived in Aleppo since 2019. We talked with him about the complicated situation that Syria is experiencing, a country where AMU is present with two programs: Seeds of Hope (emergency projects in the health field, education and professional training for women) and RestarT (income-generating activities), essential – according to Domingos – to “restore dignity to those who lost everything during the war”.
Emergency
Lebanon, Father Hakim talks about the country’s crisis
The economic crisis in Lebanon has worsened since 2020: “Some people have confessed to me in tears that they are no longer able to buy medicine and even milk for their children.” AMU distributes food parcels.
2023 in Ukraine. Young Anna’s Wishes
Anna has only one big wish for 2023: that the war in Ukraine ends. Then she can sit with her family around the table in their old house in Kiev. All together, like during the holidays before the conflict.
Emergenza Ucraina – aggiornamenti
In questo articolo tutti gli aggiornamenti che ci arrivano da Mira, focolarina slovena che vive in Ucraina e collabora da tempo con Caritas-Spes Ucraina.
Christmas in Ukraine. What do boys dream about?
What will this Christmas be like in Ukraine? Orthodox Christmas is celebrated on January 7. December 25 is recognized as an official holiday. What are the dreams and wishes of girls and boys who have been living in a war environment for almost a year now?
Pakistan Emergency: Medicines Distributed in a Forgotten Region
The area of Tehsil Qubo Saeed Khan Kachi Puli, in the district of Qamber Shahdadkot, was totally devastated by the floods. It is a territory of Pakistan far away and difficult to reach. But the support of the Emergency Coordination of the Focolare Movement, AMU and AFN has reached there: medicines and other essential goods have been distributed.
Ukraine Emergency – Second Phase of AMU Intervention
The Emergency Coordination of the Focolare Movement-AMU-AFN and Caritas Spes Ukraine have agreed to launch a second phase of emergency intervention in the war-stricken country.
Pakistan, our response to the emergency
In recent months, Pakistan has been devastated by floods that have caused deaths and destroyed many structures. We have moved immediately to ensure first aid and basic necessities.
In Syria, poverty means not being able to get medical care
It is not only the lack of means to satisfy physiological and primary needs that kills in Syria. Because of poverty, many people are forced to abandon therapies and not seek treatment, inevitably compromising their health and quality of life.
PAKISTAN Emergency
The Emergency Coordination of the Focolare Movement, with AMU and AFN, has decided to launch a fundraiser to support the populations overwhelmed by the flood in Pakistan. In the meantime, local communities are mobilizing in a race of solidarity with gestures large and small.
When education is good for everyone
Educating the most vulnerable communities and those who need more attention is a challenge. But it is a path that is also good for the operators.
Our school in Syria
In Syria there is war, economic crisis, health emergency. But there are also the rights of young Syrians who dream of studying to improve their future. AMU supports them with the project Seeds of Hope.